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Computer Fundamentals Courses

Computer fundamentals courses can help you learn basic hardware and software concepts, operating systems, networking, and cybersecurity principles. You can build skills in troubleshooting, system maintenance, and understanding data management practices. Many courses introduce tools like Windows, Linux, and various programming languages, showing how these skills apply in everyday computing tasks and professional environments.

Popular Computer Fundamentals Courses and Certifications


  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.8 (8.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Core Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Code Reusability, Web Development, Package and Software Management, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Functional Design

    ★ 4.6 (2.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Advanced Java Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Java Programming, Java, Unit Testing, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, Build Tools, Software Design, Data Access, Maintainability, Software Testing, IntelliJ IDEA, SQL, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Software Development, Design Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Algebra, Image Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Development Environment

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, C and C++, Linux Servers, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

    ★ 4.6 (442) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Product Development, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture

    ★ 4.7 (9.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate AI-102

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Microsoft Azure, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Vision, AI Integrations, Image Analysis, Agentic systems, Model Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Agile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Usability, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, User Interface (UI), Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Product Development, Persona (User Experience)

    ★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Secure Coding and Core Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Computer Security, Cryptography, Data Access, Database Application, Encryption, Data Security, Information Assurance, Data Validation, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity, Computer Programming, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Data Store, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment

    ★ 4.8 (40K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses

  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Core Java: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Java Concepts: Edureka
  • Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Java: LearnQuest
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
  • Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate AI-102: Packt
  • Agile Development: University of Virginia

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